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New Zealand’s RSV Vaccination Push | Auckland News
New Zealand is poised for a major public health shift to combat RSV, a virus that sends thousands of young kids to hospital each year—often with life-threatening consequences. Evidence from Australia, the U.S., and Europe shows universal prevention programs, including maternal vaccines and newborn antibody treatments, can slash hospitalizations by up to 90%. These efforts not only ease pressure on overstretched ICUs like Starship’s but also tackle health inequities, especially for Māori, Pacific, and low-income children. With global momentum building, New Zealand’s decision could mean fewer…
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